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Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Layers of angel food cake, sweet strawberries, jam, and whipped cream make this strawberry shortcake trifle fruity and lighter than air.
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh strawberries sliced*
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice from ½ lemon
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 cups whipped topping **
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 20 ounces angel food cake cubed**

Instructions

  • Combine the strawberries, lemon juice, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Set them aside to macerate for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than 1 hour).
    3 cups fresh strawberries, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    macerating strawberries in a bowl with a spoon.
  • While the fruit macerates, combine the strawberry jam and water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until warm, about 45 seconds. Whisk to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
    ¼ cup strawberry jam, 2 tablespoons water
    melted strawberry jam in a glass bowl.
  • In a trifle bowl or individual cups: place down a layer of angel food cake cubes, top with a layer of whipped cream, drizzle on the sauce, and finish off with a layer of strawberries. Continue layering until all the components are used or the dish is filled.
    20 ounces angel food cake, 4 cups whipped topping

Notes

*Fresh strawberries work best and really make this dessert shine. Frozen berries tend to make this dessert soggy.
**I use a tub of Cool Whip. Stabilized whipped topping works best here because it holds up well and doesn't weep. But if you prefer, you can use a homemade whipped cream, or Reddi-wip.
***I use a store-bought cake when I'm short on time, but a homemade cake can be used instead. You can also use pound cake.
Tips:
  • Macerating is similar to marinating. Fruit can be macerated by soaking it in a mixture of sugar and liqueur or fruit juice. The mixture is then set aside to soften and release its natural juices.
  • Serve this trifle in one big dish or in individual trifle cups.
Storage: Store strawberry shortcake trifle in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 524mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg